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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 22.72 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 22.72 and 13.24 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 22.72 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/22.72 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 22.72 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.81/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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